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December 22, 2004 · Flight Design CT-2K · D-MAFL

Waynesboro, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waynesboro, VA
Aircraft
Flight Design CT-2K
Tail Number
D-MAFL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA031

The airplane was landing on runway 24, a 2,009 foot-long, 50 foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot stated that after touchdown, the airplane bounced, and the wind caused the airplane's right wing to contact the ground. The airplane cart-wheeled and came to rest off the runway. Winds reported at an airport located about 13 miles north-northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were from 220 degrees at 15 knots, with 19 knot gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On December 22, 2004, about 1215 eastern standard time, a Flight Design CT-2K, German registration D-MAFL, was substantially damaged while landing at Eagle's Nest Airport, Waynesboro, Virginia. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 24, a 2,009 foot-long, 50 foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to his written statement, the pilot said that the landing was conducted with a crosswind of 15 to 20 knots. After touchdown, the airplane bounced, and the wind caused the airplane's right wing to contact the ground. The airplane cart-wheeled and came to rest off the runway. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. He reported 247 hours of total flight experience, which included 14 hours in the accident airplane. Winds reported at an airport located about 13 miles north-northeast of the accident site, at 1221, were from 220 degrees at 15 knots, with 19 knot gusts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EST
Nearest AirportEagle'S Nest Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length2009 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlight Design CT-2K
Tail NumberD-MAFL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 UL · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 88 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:21
Weather SourceWFAC

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